VP/Director of Finance

Robert Half • Washington, DC • 8h ago

Description

My client is seeking a forward-thinking and collaborative Vice President of Finance to lead all financial accounting, audit, and reporting functions, and serve as a key member of the executive leadership team. This individual will oversee a team of dedicated finance professionals and play a critical role in financial strategy, compliance, and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Leadership and Strategy:

Serve as a senior adviser and thought partner to the Leadership Team on financial processes, forecasting, management, compliance, and reporting.

Develop and execute a financial management strategy and annual workplan to optimize accounting practices and support organizational management.

Oversee long-term and short-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment management.

Track, analyze, report, and present on key financial metrics to executive leadership and Board committees.

Lead annual budget development processes and maintain forecasting and budget tools.

Collaborate with fundraising and program teams to build revenue forecasts, develop proposal budgets, and support foundation reporting.

Stay up to date on nonprofit accounting and audit best practices, as well as state and federal regulations.

Lead and develop a cohesive team, ensuring ongoing training and clarity of financial policies and procedures.

Act as the finance liaison with the Board Treasurer and Board committees; prepare and present regular analysis and reports.

Finance and Accounting Operations:

Ensure all accounting operations comply with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Oversee cash and account reconciliations, financial transactions, and closing processes.

Manage organizational cash flow forecasting, assets, and investments.

Produce accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for executive leadership and the Board.

Oversee finance-related policies and procedures, ensuring regular staff training.

Partner with project managers and departments to support financial reporting, aligning expenditures with program budgets.

Audit and Internal Controls:

Develop and maintain internal controls consistent with nonprofit best practices.

Lead annual audit processes and the preparation of IRS Form 990, serving as primary liaison to external auditors and the Board Audit Committee.

Ensure investment accounts are aligned with approved policies and accounted for according to established standards.

Support the Audit Committee Chair, including leading the rebid for audit services if required.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience, including at least three years in a senior role.

Strong background in fund accounting and cost recovery in a nonprofit environment.

Hands-on experience with audit oversight, budgeting, financial reporting, general ledger, payroll, AP/AR, fixed assets, and investment accounting.

Strong familiarity with Sage Intacct and Bill.com preferred.

Experience working with Boards of Directors, investment partners, and executive teams, providing strategic advice and support.

International finance or banking experience is a plus.

Compensation: Annual salary range: $165,000 - $170,000, depending on experience.

To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume directly to Lauren Ivey via LinkedIn.

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